25A-190 (17) NortkaxptoK Redevelopmad ,4ut1foritry Northampton Industrial Park
City Hall 0 Northampton, Mass.01060 (413)586-6950
July 30, 1986
John Herlihy, President
T U.S. Express
One Roundhouse Plaza
Northampton, MA 01060 ..._--
Re: Property in the Northampton Industrial Park
Dear John,
The Contract for Sale of Land between WMBL, Inc. and the Northampton Redevelop-
ment Authority contained specific requirements concerning site preparation and
roadway construction which reflected the requirements of and agreements made
between numerous parties including: Executive Office of Communities and Develop-
ment; Mass. Environmental Protection Agency, Northampton Conservation Commission,
Abuttors. Specifically, construction of the parking lot and roadway was to con-
form to the specifications detailed on the Plan of Land prepared by Almer Huntley,
Jr. and Associates, dated Nov. 1985.
We find that the work done to date is not in accordance with these specifications.
A review conducted by Huntley, Associates, identified the following concerns:
1. On the border between U.S. Express and Harlow Industries, the edge of the
lot is 1" lower than specified and no drainage swale has been cut.
2. The location and elevation of the drop inlet at the corner of the access
road and the parking area is not constructed in accordance with the plan
and is currently ineffective.
3. The width of the access road was to be 14' allowing for an 8' ditch line
between the road and abutting property. The road appears to cover close
to the entire width of the 24' strip.
4. The roadway was to be of bituminous material; it is gravel.
5. A drop inlet 100' from the end of the roadway was not constructed.
6. A green chain link fence (with slats on the easterly side) was specified.
I quote from the contract:
"Any subsequent changes in use or modification of current plans for development
of the site will be subject to the review and concurrance of appropriate City
Boards and Agencies."
May we have a prompt response from you detailing the means and timetable with
which you will address these matters?
S i.n�eT e ly,,
Pen lope . Kim
CC: Building Inspector Economic Development Coordinator
DPW, Paul Hadsell
Harlow Industries
Conservation Commission
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